CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.

CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 204417. Standard pocket model with 4″ oct bbl, 2-line Hartford address, 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach hold up scene, blue & case colored, silver plated brass grip frame and 1-piece walnut grips. The back strap is inscribed in period script engraving, “H.W. Langley to Capt Jas. Wilson / 21st O.V.M. Galipolis July 2d 1864”. Preliminary research online discloses that James Wilson enlisted on 4-19-1861 as a Captain in Company A, Ohio 21st Infantry Regiment and was mustered out 8-12-1861 with his regiment at Columbus. It appears that Capt. Wilson may have been from the Findlay, Ohio area as that is where his company was mustered into service. They enlisted for a period of three months and were formally organized at Cleveland. On May 23rd they moved to Galipolis, stopping at Columbus for arms and accoutrements where they remained until July 3rd at which time they were ordered to Ravenswood, WV. They fought at nearby Ripley and then returned to Galipolis by steamer. On July 11th they marched to Red House (apparently in Ohio) to reconnoiter the Confederates and fought at Scarey Creek where they had two men killed, two others mortally wounded and others with lesser wounds. Although Capt. Wilson’s career was brief, he did see service and combat in the Civil War. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except the wedge which is numbered “76548”, the bbl retains 70-75% thin original blue and the rammer dark case colors. The frame retains 20-25% faded case colors with the balance a medium patina. The hammer retains about 50% dark case colors. A few of the screws are slightly battered with the frame screws retaining generous amounts of original blue. The trigger guard & back strap retain about 80% original silver and the grips about 90% original varnish. The right toe has a replaced chip with both sides showing light edge wear and a long rub on the right side. The cylinder retains traces of original blue and about 90% cylinder scene. Timing needs adjustment, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. Hamilton Collection 4-52143 JR817 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1212	$4,600.00	CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 204417. Standard pocket model with 4″ oct bbl, 2-line Hartford address, 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach hold up scene, blue & case colored, silver plated brass grip frame and 1-piece walnut grips. The back strap is inscribed in period script engraving, “H.W. Langley to Capt Jas. Wilson / 21st O.V.M. Galipolis July 2d 1864”. Preliminary research online discloses that James Wilson enlisted on 4-19-1861 as a Captain in Company A, Ohio 21st Infantry Regiment and was mustered out 8-12-1861 with his regiment at Columbus. It appears that Capt. Wilson may have been from the Findlay, Ohio area as that is where his company was mustered into service. They enlisted for a period of three months and were formally organized at Cleveland. On May 23rd they moved to Galipolis, stopping at Columbus for arms and accoutrements where they remained until July 3rd at which time they were ordered to Ravenswood, WV. They fought at nearby Ripley and then returned to Galipolis by steamer. On July 11th they marched to Red House (apparently in Ohio) to reconnoiter the Confederates and fought at Scarey Creek where they had two men killed, two others mortally wounded and others with lesser wounds. Although Capt. Wilson’s career was brief, he did see service and combat in the Civil War. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except the wedge which is numbered “76548”, the bbl retains 70-75% thin original blue and the rammer dark case colors. The frame retains 20-25% faded case colors with the balance a medium patina. The hammer retains about 50% dark case colors. A few of the screws are slightly battered with the frame screws retaining generous amounts of original blue. The trigger guard & back strap retain about 80% original silver and the grips about 90% original varnish. The right toe has a replaced chip with both sides showing light edge wear and a long rub on the right side. The cylinder retains traces of original blue and about 90% cylinder scene. Timing needs adjustment, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. Hamilton Collection 4-52143 JR817 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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